Testing Electrician

Government Facility Services Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A government service provider in London is seeking a dedicated Electrical - Test & Inspect Engineer to join the team at HMP Downview. The role involves working closely with a variety of colleagues to maintain essential facilities in a secure environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience as electricians and be committed to ensuring health and safety standards. Benefits include 25 days of holiday per year, private GP access, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service at 4x salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least five years experience working as an electrician.
• Two years experience as a test and inspection electrician preferred.
• Experience with commercial or industrial electrical systems preferred.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a diverse team to maintain a secure environment.
• Conduct inspections of electrical systems and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Basic IT skills

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Education

C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation)

C&G 2391 – Electrical inspection and testing

NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations

Job description

Job Role: Electrical - Test & Inspect Engineer
Location: HMP Downview
Salary: £45,303.07
Contract: Full Time - Perm

We are seeking a dedicated Test and Inspect Engineer to join our team at HMP Downview, a category C female prison.

Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.

HMP Downview runs like a self‑contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.

As a Test and Inspect Engineer you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Cleaners, and Administrators, and others, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.

If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity and join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time‑bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for a Test and Inspect Engineer with any combination of:

Qualifications

• At least five years experience working as an electrician
• Two years experience working in a role as a test and inspection electrician or equivalent – Desirable
• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems and catering equipment – Desirable
• Good working Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Basic IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and Word – Desirable
• Experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines
• C&G 2367 or 2357 (Electrical Installation)
• C&G 2391 – Electrical inspection and testing
• NVQ level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent
• Good Health & Safety knowledge
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!

Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.

Welcome to careers at Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL). Joining us is your chance to help ensure prisons are secure and safe for prisoners and prison staff alike, and to play your part in helping prisoners reintegrate into society.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non‑contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts.

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.

Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

Pride In People.

We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.

We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans

GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

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